1. Immunization FaQs 2018
Amy Bachyrycz

2. objectives Identify ACIP 2018 updates
Identify ACIP agenda items
Implement vaccine best practices using FAQs via Ask the Experts

3. MMR
Mumps: Amid rising rates of mumps activity in the U.S., ACIP now recommends a third dose of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine for both adults and children at risk of contracting the mumps during an outbreak, as identified by public health officials A CDC-backed study published in The New England Journal of Medicine last September suggested the additional dose could result in a 78 percent lower risk of contracting mumps

4. Zostavax/Shingrix
Shingles: ACIP recommends providers administer adults over 50 yrs, two doses of GSK’s Shingrix six months apart (schedule day 0, 2-6 mon.), regardless of the patient's past live zoster vaccine history If the patient previously received Zostavax, providers should wait 2 months before administering Shingrix For adults over 60 yrs, ACIP recommends administering either vaccine, but based on efficacy data, Shingrix is the preferred method s/slides /adult-immunization-02-kim.pdf

5. Mpsv4/Menomune
Meningococcal: The MPSV4 or pure polysaccharide Menomune, for age 55 and above has been removed from the ACIP schedule since it is no longer being manufactured The schedule clearly states that the conjugate vaccine is the only method ads/slides /adult-immunization-02-kim.pdf

6. LAIV/FLUmist
Influenza: ACIP, for the influenza season recommends administration of any licensed age appropriate influenza vaccine (IIV3/4, RIV, or LAIV), LAIV is an option for influenza vaccination for persons for whom it is otherwise appropriate The American Academy of Pediatrics (Red Book Online) says for the upcoming season, the inactivated influenza vaccine is the primary choice for all children because of the effectiveness of LAIV was 1) inferior against A/H1N1 during past seasons and 2) is unknown against A/H1N1 for this upcoming season Overall, there is no effectiveness data on the new LAIV version manufactured as of yet, however it is always unclear as to what the predominant strain will be

7. FAQs
If all needed vaccines aren't administered during the same visit, does one need to wait a certain period of time before administering the other needed vaccines?
All inactivated vaccines can be given on the same day, or on any day before or after giving other inactivated or live vaccines. However, if two live vaccines are not given on the same day, they need to be spaced at least 4 weeks apart.
What does “simultaneous administration” of vaccines mean? Does it mean the same day, hour, or what?
Simultaneous means the same day—the same clinic day. If someone receives a vaccine in the morning and then another that same afternoon, it would be considered simultaneous administration.

8. FAQs
Is the new Shingrix OK to use in immunocompromised individuals? It is not live, so according to vaccine principles, one would think it would be OK. No, the vaccine, as per ACIP is stated in the health conditions schedule for adults is contraindicated in this population s/slides /adult-immunization-02-kim.pdf

9. Shingles Summary
General information • Administer 2 doses of herpes zoster subunit vaccine (HZ/su) 8 weeks apart to adults age 50 years or older regardless of past episode of herpes zoster or past history of zoster vaccine live (ZVL) • Adults age 50 years or older who previously received ZVL should receive 2 doses of HZ/su8 weeks apart at least 8 weeks after ZVL • ZVL continues to be an option for adults age 60 years or older; however, HZ/su is preferred in this age group Special populations • Pregnant women and adults with immunocompromising conditions, including those with HIV and CD4 cell count <200 cells/μL, should not receive HZ/su or ZVL

10. Men B/Bexsero or Trumenba
Should a healthy college student be given this vaccine?
General Information: Serogroup B meningococcal vaccine (MenB) • May be administered, based on individual clinical decision, to young adults and adolescents age 16–23 years (preferred age is 16–18 years)
Special populations should receive this vaccine • Anatomical or functional asplenia (including sickle cell disease) • Persistent complement component deficiency • On eculizumabuse • At risk from a meningococcal disease outbreak attributed to serogroup B • Microbiologists routinely exposed to Neisseria meningitidis